Supercross Media Press Release:
After a record-setting 71,009 fans packed the Georgia Dome for last year’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race, the world’s greatest racers are returning to the Georgia clay this Saturday night, led by points leader Davi Millsaps. Dean Wilson won the opening race of the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship last weekend and brings a three-point lead into this weekend’s race.
Two-time defending Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto won his third race of the season last weekend at Cowboys Stadium, leading every lap of the Main Event. Villopoto moved around Millsaps, who won the Hole-shot Award, shortly after the first turn and never looked back.
“Starts are definitely important,” said Villopoto, who now has the most wins in the championship. “I’ve had a target on my back this year, everyone knows that, and it’s stressful. I’m just trying to have fun with riding again. If we get third, it’s on the podium, and if it’s second, that’s good too. Davi (Millsaps) has been riding really good this year, so we have to just chip away at it. It’s going to take a while.”
The championship points race gives Millsaps a 21-point lead over Ryan Dungey and a 24-point lead over Villopoto as the championship nears its halfway point. The key to Millsaps’ success this year has been his consistency; he has finished on the podium in six of seven races this season and has yet to finish outside of the top five.
“It was definitely a good 20 laps,” said Millsaps after the race at Cowboys Stadium. “I haven’t ridden all week because I’ve been sick, so it’s good to come away with a strong finish. Ryan (Villopoto) rode really well, so you have to give it to him.”
Dungey finished third overall. Bad luck continues to follow James Stewart. After winning his Heat Race earlier in the evening, Stewart was unable to start the Main Event, citing a broken clutch. He dropped to ninth in the championship.
Behind the Scenes with James Stewart in Arlington:
In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event it was Kyle Peters who grabbed the Nuclear Cowboy Hole-shot Award. Chasing Peters through turn one was Wilson and Blake Wharton assumed second and third place, respectively.
Wilson worked his way past Peters prior to the conclusion of the opening lap and then pulled away from the field to lead all 15 laps of the Main Event and claim his sixth-career 250SX Class victory.
“This feels so good,” exclaimed Wilson. “It’s been 10 months waiting for that. I knew I needed to get the start, so I fought for it and it went well. I saw the leader and I knew I was good in the whoops, so I just went on the outside around him. He raced clean and I respect that. From there I just rode my own race.”
Wharton held on for second and GIECO Honda’s Wil Hahn finished third.
During last year’s annual stop at the Georgia Dome, Dungey grabbed his second win of the season and the ninth of his career. Kevin Windham, who retired earlier this season, made history by making his 200th career 450SX Class start. Last year’s Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event was won by Justin Barcia who is now racing in the premier class.
Monster Energy Supercross Animated Track Map:
The first supercross race held in Atlanta was March 5, 1977, and Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha. On February 22, 1986 Honda rider Keith Turpin won the first-ever 250SX Class Main Event in Atlanta. To date, Ricky Carmichael sits on top of the 450SX Class’ all-time win list at the Georgia Dome with five wins. Carmichael, Brian Swink and Christophe Pourcel share the 250SX Class’ all-time win record with two.
The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross round from Atlanta will be broadcast LIVE on SPEED on Saturday February 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
450SX Class Results: Arlington
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM
Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki
450SX Class Points:
Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 154
Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 133
Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 130
Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 119
Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 115
Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 98
Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 95
Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 83
James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 75
Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM, 69
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results: Arlington
Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki
Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki
Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Points:
Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 25
Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 22
Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 20
Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 18
Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 16
Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 15
Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 14
Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 13
Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 12
Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM, 11
Past Winners in Atlanta:
450SX Class:
February 25, 2012: Ryan Dungey
February 26, 2011: Ryan Villopoto
February 27, 2010: Ryan Dungey
February 21, 2009: James Stewart
February 23, 2008: Davi Millsaps
February 24, 2007: James Stewart
February 25, 2006: Ricky Carmichael
February 26, 2005: Ricky Carmichael
February 28, 2004: Chad Reed
February 22, 2003: Ricky Carmichael
February 23, 2002: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 2001: Ricky Carmichael
February 26, 2000: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1999: Jeremy McGrath
February 21, 1998: Jeremy McGrath
February 22, 1997: Damon Huffman
February 24, 1996: Jeremy McGrath
February 25, 1995: Mike LaRocco
February 26, 1994: Jeremy McGrath
February 20, 1993: Damon Bradshaw
February 22, 1992: Damon Bradshaw
February 23, 1991: Damon Bradshaw
February 24, 1990: Jeff Ward
February 25, 1989: Jeff Stanton
February 22, 1986: Rick Johnson
February 23, 1985: Mark Barnett
February 25, 1984: Johnny O’Mara
March 5, 1983: Mark Barnett
February 27, 1982: Bob Hannah
February 28, 1981: Mark Barnett
March 1, 1980: Chuck Sun
March 3, 1979: Bob Hannah
March 4, 1978: Marty Tripes
March 5, 1977: Bob Hannah
250SX Class:
February 25, 2012: Justin Barcia
February 26, 2011: Dean Wilson
February 26, 2010: Christophe Pourcel
February 21, 2009: Christophe Pourcel
February 23, 2008: Trey Canard
February 24, 2007: Ryan Dungey
February 25, 2006: Josh Grant
February 26, 2005: Grant Langston
February 28, 2004: James Stewart
February 22, 2003: Brock Sellards
February 23, 2002: Chad Reed
February 24, 2001: Nathan Ramsey
February 26, 2000: Stephane Roncada
February 20, 1999: Ernesto Fonseca
February 21, 1998: Ricky Carmichael
February 22, 1997: Ricky Carmichael
February 24, 1996: John Dowd
February 25, 1995: Mickael Pichon
February 26, 1994: Ezra Lusk
February 20, 1993: Doug Henry
February 22, 1992: Brian Swink
February 23, 1991: Brian Swink
February 24, 1990: Denny Stephenson
February 25, 1989: Damon Bradshaw
February 22, 1986: Keith Turpin
Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package – Atlanta, Georgia Dome
450SX Class: Atlanta Stats:
- The first race was held on March 5, 1977, and Bob Hannah won on a Yamaha
- This will be the 35th time the gate will drop for a 450SX Class race in Atlanta
- Yamaha won the first-ever race in Atlanta; it was held in Fulton County stadium
- In 1992, Yamaha’s Damon Bradshaw won the last-ever 450SX Class race held at Fulton County Stadium
- In 1993, Bradshaw won the first-ever 450SX Class race at the Georgia Dome
- Bradshaw ended up becoming the first rider to ever win three-in-a row in Atlanta
- Bradshaw and Mark Barnett won their last 450SX Class races in Atlanta
- On his 17th-career 450SX Class start, Davi Millsaps won the first premier class race of his career in Atlanta
- Dungey earned his fist 250SX Class win in 2007; he won the 450SX Class race in Atlanta in 2010 and 2012
Riders to win Atlanta in Both Classes:
Damon Bradshaw
Ricky Carmichael
Chad Reed
James Stewart
Ryan Dungey
Can Trey Canard, Josh Grant, or Justin Barcia join these riders?
450SX Class: Arlington Recap
- Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto earned his 27th-career 450SX Class win. He is now tied with Bob Hannah for sixth on the all-time 450SX Class win list. He is one win away from tying Ricky Johnson for fifth on the list.
- For the first time ever, three different brands have swept 250SX and 450SX Class Main Events, Honda, KTM and Kawasaki
- Millsaps earned his third runner up finish, sixth podium, and seventh top fourth finish
- Dungey finished third in Arlington; it was his fifth podium of the season
- Chad Reed earned his sixth top-five finish of the season and now has 135 top five finishes on his career
- Justin Brayton earned his first top-five finish of the season and his sixth top-10 finish
- Justin Barcia finished in sixth place and won the 250SX Class Main Event in two consecutive seasons before moving to the premier class
- Trey Canard earned his seventh top-10 finish
250SX Class: Atlanta Stats
- The first race was held on February 23, 1985, and Eddie Warren won on a Kawasaki
- This will be the 27th time the gate will drop for a 250SX Class race in Atlanta
- On races in Atlanta held on February 23rd, Honda has won two, Kawasaki and Yamaha have one a piece.
- KTM has never won a 250SX Class race in Atlanta
250SX Class: First time Winners in Atlanta:
Eddie Warren, 1985, Kawasaki
Keith Turpin, 1986, Honda
Denny Stephenson, 1990, Suzuki
Doug Henry, 1993, Honda
John Dowd, 1996, Yamaha
Ricky Carmichael, 1997, Kawasaki
Josh Grant, 2006, Honda
Ryan Dungey, 2007, Suzuki
Trey Canard, 2008, Honda
Dean Wilson, 2011, Kawasaki
250SX Class: Wins by brand in Atlanta
Kawasaki: 8 (Last win 2010)
Yamaha: 7 (Last win 2003)
Honda: 7 (Last win 2012)
Suzuki: 4 (Last win 2007)
Yamaha won five consecutive races in Atlanta from ’99-’03
250SX Class: Dallas Recap
- Dean Wilson earned his sixth career 250SX Class win; it was the team’s first win of the season
- The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team has won at least one race in 22 of 23 seasons
- Blake Wharton earned his sixth podium finish of his career with a second place
- Wil Hahn earned his seventh podium of his career with a third place
- Honda has never won three consecutive 250SX Class races, can they do it this weekend?
- Kyle Peters finished in fourth place at his first-ever 250SX Class race
- Justin Hill finished fifth at his first-ever 250SX Class race. Hill is only 17 years old.
450SX Class Laps Led:
Ryan Villopoto: 55
Davi Millsaps: 37
Justin Barcia: 20
Ryan Dungey: 19
Trey Canard: 7
Jake Weimer: 1
Mike Alessi: 1
250SX Class Laps Led:
Eli Tomac: 39
Cole Seely: 21
Ken Roczen: 19
Dean Wilson: 15
Martin Davalos: 7
Jason Anderson: 4
450SX Class Hole-shot Award:
Anaheim Race 1: Davi Millsaps
Phoenix: Justin Barcia
Anaheim Race 2: Jake Weimer
Oakland: Ryan Villopoto
Anaheim Race 3: Ryan Villopoto
San Diego: Davi Millsaps
Arlington: Davi Millsaps
250SX Class Hole-shot Award:
Anaheim Race 1: Cole Seely
Phoenix: Jessy Nelson
Anaheim Race 2: Cole Seely
Oakland: Joey Savatgy
Anaheim Race 3: Joey Savatgy
San Diego: Jason Anderson
Arlington: Kyle Peters
450SX Class Fastest Qualifying Time:
Anaheim Race 1: James Stewart
Phoenix: Ryan Villopoto
Anaheim Race 2: Ryan Villopoto
Oakland: James Stewart
Anaheim Race 3: James Stewart
San Diego: Ryan Villopoto
Arlington: Davi Millsaps
250SX Class Fastest Qualifying Time:
Anaheim Race 1: Eli Tomac
Phoenix: Eli Tomac
Anaheim Race 2: Ken Roczen
Oakland: Ken Roczen
Anaheim Race 3: Eli Tomac
San Diego: Martin Davalos
Arlington: Dean Wilson
Top Tech Award:
Anaheim Race 1: Brian Kranz
Phoenix: Dave Feeney
Anaheim Race 2: Mike Williamson
Oakland: Scott Donkersgood
Anaheim Race 3: Carlos Rivera
San Diego: Rich Simmons
Arlington: N/A
450SX Class Results: San Diego
1. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki
2. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki
3. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
4. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda
5. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda
7. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda
8. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM
9. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
10. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Suzuki
450SX Class Season Standings:
1. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., Suzuki, 154
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 133
3. Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, Wash., Kawasaki, 130
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 119
5. Chad Reed, Australia, Honda, 115
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 98
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 95
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Yamaha, 83
9. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 75
10. Matthew Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., KTM, 69
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Results – Arlington:
1. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki
2. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki
3. Will Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda
4. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
5. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki
6. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM
7. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda
8. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
9. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Season Standings:
1. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 25
2. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 22
3. Will Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 20
4. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda, 18
5. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 16
6. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 15
7. Gavin Faith, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda, 14
8. Jimmy Decotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda, 13
9. Vince Friese, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Honda, 12
10. Lance Vincent, Youngsville, La., KTM, 11
450SX Class Rider Finishes:
Ryan Villopoto
Anaheim Race 1: 16
Phoenix: 2
Anaheim Race 2: 1
Oakland: 1
Anaheim Race 3: 8
San Diego: 6
Arlington: 1
Davi Millsaps
Anaheim Race 1: 1
Phoenix: 4
Anaheim Race 2: 4
Oakland: 2
Anaheim Race 3: 2
San Diego: 1
Arlington: 2
Ryan Dungey
Anaheim Race 1: 3
Phoenix: 8
Anaheim Race 2: 6
Oakland: 3
Anaheim Race 3: 1
San Diego: 3
Arlington: 3
Chad Reed
Anaheim Race 1: 4
Phoenix: 4
Anaheim Race 2: 3
Oakland: 12
Anaheim Race 3: 5
San Diego: 5
Arlington: 4
Justin Brayton
Anaheim Race 1: 9
Phoenix: 15
Anaheim Race 2: 8
Oakland: 10
Anaheim Race 3: 10
San Diego: 7
Arlington: 5
Justin Barcia
Anaheim Race 1: 7
Phoenix: 1
Anaheim Race 2: 20
Oakland: 20
Anaheim Race 3: 3
San Diego: 2
Arlington: 6
Trey Canard
Anaheim Race 1: 2
Phoenix: 5
Anaheim Race 2: 2
Oakland: 4
Anaheim Race 3: 7
San Diego: 8
Arlington: 7
Matthew Goerke
Anaheim Race 1: 12
Phoenix: 17
Anaheim Race 2: 9
Oakland: 7
Anaheim Race 3: 12
San Diego: 12
Arlington: 8
Andrew Short
Anaheim Race 1: 6
Phoenix: 9
Anaheim Race 2: 7
Oakland: 6
Anaheim Race 3: 6
San Diego: 9
Arlington: 9
Broc Tickle
Anaheim Race 1: 18
Phoenix: 12
Anaheim Race 2: 11
Oakland: 8
Anaheim Race 3: 9
San Diego: 11
Arlington: 10
Weston Peick
Anaheim Race 1: 14
Phoenix: 14
Anaheim Race 2: 13
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: 14
Arlington: 11
Mike Alessi
Anaheim Race 1: 20
Phoenix: 20
Anaheim Race 2: 14
Oakland: 5
Anaheim Race 3: 17
San Diego: 10
Arlington: 12
Jimmy Albertson
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: 19
Anaheim Race 2: N/A
Oakland: 11
Anaheim Race 3: 12
San Diego: N/A
Arlington: 13
Robert Kiniry
Anaheim Race 1: 19
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: 18
Oakland: 15
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: 16
Arlington: 14
Josh Hill
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: N/A
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: 18
Arlington: 15
Ben Lamay
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: N/A
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: 19
Arlington: 16
Justin Sipes
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: N/A
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: N/A
Arlington: 17
Kyle Partridge
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: N/A
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: N/A
San Diego: 20
Arlington: 18
Chris Blose
Anaheim Race 1: N/A
Phoenix: N/A
Anaheim Race 2: 17
Oakland: N/A
Anaheim Race 3: 19
San Diego: 16
Arlington: 19
James Stewart
Anaheim Race 1: 8
Phoenix: 7
Anaheim Race 2: 12
Oakland: 19
Anaheim Race 3: 4
San Diego: 4
Arlington: 20
Eastern Regional 250SX Class Rider Finishes:
Dean Wilson
Arlington: 1
Blake Wharton
Arlington: 2
Will Hahn
Arlington: 3
Kyle Peters
Arlington: 4
Justin Hill
Arlington: 5
Marvin Musquin
Arlington: 6
Gavin Faith
Arlington: 7
James Decotis
Arlington: 8
Vince Friese
Arlington: 9
Lance Vincent
Arlington: 10
Jackson Richardson
Arlington: 11
Mitchell Oldenburg
Arlington: 12
Gareth Swanepoel
Arlington: 13
Levi Kilbarger
Arlington: 14
Adam Gulley
Arlington: 15
Ryan Zimmer
Arlington: 16
Cole Thompson
Arlington: 17
Zachary Bell
Arlington: 18
Bradley Ripple
Arlington: 19
Jesse Wentland
Arlington: 20
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